Demonstrating specific strength in the life sciences and tech spheres, Stephenson Harwood is highly regarded for its expertise in pre-seed and series round investments. Kristian Shearsby heads the team, advising investors and companies on financing round, while Malcolm MacDougall routinely handles bolt-on acquisitions and exits. Michelle Gomes is hailed as ‘extremely commercially minded’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michelle Gomes, in particular, has been an absolute force—her brilliance, professionalism, and dedication have been nothing short of extraordinary. She has guided us through the complexities of the pre-seed investment process with the perfect balance of strategic insight and legal precision.'
- ‘The team is extremely commercially minded and responsive.’
Key clients
- 4Bio Capital
- 500 Global
- Pembroke VCT plc
- Fat32 Limited
- Flarin Holdings Limited
- Protium Green Solutions Limited
- BGF (British Growth Fund)
- Archean Chemical Industries Limited
- Al Shams Investment Limited
- UCB Ventures
- Augmentum Fintech plc
Work highlights
Advised Protium Green Solutions Limited, a green hydrogen energy solutions provider, on its £31m Series B funding round.
Acted for Pembroke VCT plc as it led a highly publicised £5m follow-on round in activewear brand, TALA, alongside other investors including Venrex and Active Partners.
Advised venture fund, 500 Global, for several years in relation to their pre-seed, seed and series round investments in UK based businesses.
Practice head
Kristian Shearsby
Other key lawyers
Malcolm MacDougall; Michelle Gomes; Zoe Yuile; Bryton Chin